Rule 24.121.1509 - IMPLEMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT(1) All premises must maintain manufacturers'/owners' manuals for all equipment in service.(2) For manicuring, only electric file machines specifically manufactured for use in the nail industry are permitted. (a) constructed to be easily cleaned; and(b) maintained in sanitary and safe conditions at all times.(3) For esthetics: (a) Only microdermabrasion machines specifically manufactured for use in esthetics services are permitted. Microdermabrasion machines must be:(ii) maintained in sanitary and safe conditions at all times, including but not limited to changing filters in accordance with OSHA and manufacturer requirements; and(iii) used only in accordance with specific manufacturer directions;(b) solid or liquid abrasives used in microdermabrasion machines are for single-use purpose only and shall be discarded after each use in accordance with federal, state, and local disposal regulations;(c) the use of abrasive tips are allowed if used and sterilized in accordance with specific manufacturer directions; and(d) single-use plastic tips are allowed and must be disposed of after each use.(4) For electrology: (a) A high frequency generator, galvanic generator, or electrolysis machine is required (dispersive or inactive electrode with connections to the machine, such as wet pad, metal rod, or water jar, necessary for electrology treatments).(b) Only presterilized, disposable needles may be used for electrolysis services in a licensed premises unless a properly installed, serviced, and operated autoclave is utilized for sterilization of reusable needles.(i) Needles may not be recapped, bent, or otherwise manipulated by hand prior to disposal, to avoid accidental puncture injury.(ii) Needles must be placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container immediately after use, when damaged, when contaminated before use, or when not used before the preprinted expiration date.(c) Fine-pointed epilation forceps, draping sheets or towels. and covered containers for lotions, soaps, and cotton are required.Mont. Admin. r. 24.121.1509
NEW, 2005 MAR p. 262, Eff. 11/19/04; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 382, Eff. 2/29/08; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1402, Eff. 6/11/10; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 2378, Eff. 10/15/10; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 1198, Eff. 8/14/2015; AMD, 2017 MAR p. 221, Eff. 2/18/2017; AMD,2018 MAR p. 1605, Eff.8/11/2018; AMD, 2021 MAR p. 1773, Eff. 12/11/2021; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2007, Eff. 8/10/2024AUTH: 37-31-203, 37-31-204, MCA; IMP: 37-31-204, MCA